False. Under Mercantilism, the colonies were generally not granted self-government. Instead, the system was designed to benefit the mother country by controlling colonial trade and resources, often with strict regulations that limited the colonies' autonomy. The colonies provided raw materials and markets for the mother country’s manufactured goods, but they typically had limited political power and were subject to the mother country's authority.
Under Mercantilism, the colonies provided the mother country with self-government. True or False
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Yes, I am sure. In the context of Mercantilism, colonies were primarily viewed as economic assets for the mother country. The system aimed to maximize exports and minimize imports, and colonies were expected to supply raw materials and purchase manufactured goods from the mother country.
While some colonies, particularly later on, did experience varying degrees of self-governance or local administration, this was not the norm under the Mercantilist framework. Generally, the relationship was characterized by a lack of true self-government, as the colonies were often tightly controlled and subject to the economic and political interests of the mother country.
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